Articles Tagged: prematurebabies

Your baby's coming, ready or not!

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Sep 1, 2010

When Samantha Cameron was packing for her Cornish summer hols just a few weeks ago, she was probably thinking more comfy ...

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Superbug outbreak kills three babies at leading London hospital

By Katy Holland, Aug 31, 2010

Three newborn babies died, and 12 others were infected, following an outbreak of a superbug in the intensive care unit at ...

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Premature babies may "feel more pain"

By Emma Cossey, May 12, 2010

A new study has revealed that premature babies may be more sensitive to pain then babies who are born at full-term. Experts ...

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New 'brain washing' treatment saves babies' lives

By Emma Cossey, Mar 8, 2010

A pioneering new treatment could prove to dramatically reduce disability in newborn babies. The treatment involves removing ...

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S: What is a special care baby unit?

By parentdish.co.uk, Mar 5, 2010

A special care baby unit (SCBU) is a specialist ward that a baby will be admitted onto if it requires medical help after ...

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K: What is kangaroo care?

By parentdish.co.uk, Dec 25, 2009

Kangaroo care is a system of caring for newborns, in particular low birth weight or premature babies. It was invented in ...

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Mozart music "helps premature babies grow faster"

By Jenny Cornish, Dec 20, 2009

Doctors in Israel have announced that the music of Mozart could help premature babies grow. They carried out a study on ...

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Woman tries to kill unborn baby of husband's mistress

By Emma Cossey, Dec 8, 2009

A 38-year-old woman from New York tried to kill the unborn baby of her husband's mistress in a jealous fit of rage. Keisha ...

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